Capital City Cancer Classic NJ is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advocate, educate, encourage, and support the community, especially in underserved areas of color, regarding various types of cancers. CELEBRATING its 5th YEAR, the organization was founded in 2019 by two-time cancer survivor Joe Richardson, who was a basketball coach during both bouts with cancer. To give back, CCCCNJ hosts an annual basketball showcase designed to raise funds for reputable cancer treatment centers, provide scholarships to high school seniors pursuing post-secondary educational opportunities, and support local families dealing with cancer.

In 2020, CCCCNJ held its first annual basketball showcase. This successful event resulted in a $6,000 donation to Fox Chase Cancer Center, a $500 senior book scholarship, and the financial and emotional support of a local family dealing with cancer. In 2021, the Covid pandemic prevented the event; however, in 2022, CCCCNJ donated $7500 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, awarded three (3) $1000 senior scholarships, and provided emotional and financial support to another family affected by cancer. In 2023, $7,500 was donated to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, three (3) more seniors received $1000 scholarships, and another Mercer County was supported and encouraged in their fight against cancer.

On January 9th and 20th, 2023, we are excited to host our 4th Annual Basketball Showcase, which will benefit Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which has been recognized as one of the top two cancer hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report for more than 30 years. By donating to this GoFundMe page, you will not only assist us in reaching our fundraising goals but will help us continue to share the message that in the cancer fight, no one fights alone.